Cowboy Candy with Pineapple

Thin slices of jalapeño and juicy pineapple chunks are marinated in a sweet simple syrup to create Cowboy Candy with Pineapple. It's a nice riff off of the classic cowboy candy.

Course Condiments

Cuisine American

Keyword Canned Recipes, Christmas Appetizer, Dip Recipe, Holiday Appetizer, Jalapeno Recipes, Mason Jar Recipes, Spicy Recipes

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 15

Marinating 7

Total Time 7 30

Servings oz

Calories 314kcal

Author Darcey Olson

Cost $5

Equipment

Ingredients

2 lb fresh jalapeño peppers, thinly sliced *Note 1
3 cups white sugar
1 cup apple cider vinegar
1 tsp granulated garlic powder
1 tsp chili powder
⅛ tsp ground turmeric powder
1-1½ cups diced pineapple, fresh or canned *Note 2

Instructions

Cut the jalapeño peppers into 1/8" round slices.
In a large sauce pan, add the sugar, vinegar, garlic powder, turmeric, and chili powder, and bring to a rolling boil over high heat. Once boiling, reduce the heat and simmer until the mixture has a thick syrup consistency, approx. 5 minutes.
Add the jalapeno slices to the sauce pan and toss to coat. Raise the heat to return to a hard boil. Once a rolling boil is achieved, immediately reduce the heat again and simmer for 4-5 minutes. Do not start the timer until a roiling boil is achieved.
Using a slotted spoon, fill the canning jars 1/4 of the way full with the peppers. Add a thin layer of diced pineapples. Repeat until the jar is filled, leaving about 1/4" at the top.
Bring the syrup to a boil one last time to thicken (approx. 5 minutes).
Ladle the syrup over the jalapeños until the syrup reaches about 1/4" from the top.
Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 months. Let the jalapeños marinate for a minimum of one week, before enjoying. (*Note 3)

Notes

Note 1 - Any hot peppers will work in this recipe. Serrano and fresno peppers are great options.

Note 2 - I prefer fresh pineapple as it tends to keep it's shape a bit better, but canned pineapple is just fine.

Note 3 - Try and let your jars of cowboy candy develop for 3-4 weeks in the refrigerator before enjoying, if possible. You can absolutely wait just a week, but a good month really brings out the texture and flavor.

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